Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
Date:
ca. 1875
Object Number:
1937.1237
Medium:
Iron, paint
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamp: diamond in circle pattern
Object Number:
INV.3969
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 14 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on body; "THE HANDY/ NIGHT LAMP"
Description:
Colorless glass lamp blown in a three-part mold with tinned iron single wick holder and circular shield or reflector; spherical body with molded inscription; "THE HANDY NIGHT LAMP."
Gallery Label:
This lamp was used as a night light.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
